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July 15, 2021
WynnBET Recruits More Athletes as Ambassadors
US-based sports betting and iGaming giant WynnBet is tapping into more sports talent to represent its brand with the additions of Mangold, Howard, and Johnson. WynnBET Is Focusing on Boosting Brand Visibility WynnBET is expanding its list of ambassadors following a Wednesday announcement that Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, Tim Howard, and Nick Mangold will now all represent the brand in various ways. The trio […]
Industry
July 15, 2021
IGT Powers up Sports Wagering in Washington
International Game Technology PLC (IGT), a multinational gambling company, has announced that it will launch sports betting at Snoqualmie Casino in Snoqualmie. IGT Launches Sports Betting At the Snoqualmie Casino International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has announced its plans to expand on the US sports wagering market before, and now it has given results. The […]
Industry
July 15, 2021
Beware the Wolf in Twitch Clothing
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to find new and creative ways to attract customers to a business. It’s always important to go where the consumers are in order to maximize exposure. However, it’s also important to follow the rules, especially when reputations determine who succeeds and who doesn’t. Some iGaming operators seem ambivalent to the […]
Industry
July 15, 2021
Japan’s New Integrated Resort Framework Set to Take Effect on July 19
Japan has been able to make huge strides in getting its new integrated resort (IR) industry into shape. After dealing with a couple of setbacks, substantial progress is now being seen. According to GGRAsia, based on the latest updates, the country’s IR Implementation Act (IRIA) and regulatory guidelines for IRs have been given the go-ahead […]
Industry
July 14, 2021
Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention Comes to Caesars Forum in Las Vegas
The National Indian Gaming Association chose Caesars forum in Las Vegas to host its Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention. Set to launch next week Monday, the event marks the first Indian Gaming Tradeshow after an 18-month pause due to the global pandemic. Indian Gaming Tradeshow Arrives in Las Vegas The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) […]
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July 14, 2021
Football Index Administrators Start Customer Funds Repayments
Administrators at the collapsed sports betting platform Football Index announced withdrawals of customer funds are about to begin. Dispute with Payment Provider Resolved The announcement from insolvency practitioner firm Begbies Traynor, appointed in late March to administer proceedings at the collapsed sports betting platform with elements of stock market trading, came just a day after […]
Industry
July 14, 2021
Circus Circus Continues to Fight COVID-19 Insurance Claim Denial
Insurance companies love keeping their customers happy, except when it comes time to pay a claim. Then, many suddenly go silent. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of casino operators submitted claims for the losses they incurred through months of work stoppages, yet most insurers have clammed up. Circus Circus was one […]
Industry
July 13, 2021
Macau GGR Rebounds in July, Further Improvement Expected
A significant increase in Macau’s daily gross gaming revenue (GGR) registered in the first 11 days of July is bringing back hopes that the gaming industry will somehow manage to rebound strongly in the second half of 2021 and return to pre-pandemic levels. Daily Average GGR Rebounding Daily GGR from July 1 to July 11 […]
Industry
July 13, 2021
Prophet to Roll Out Sports Betting Exchange in NJ, IN via Caesars Deal
Under a new market access agreement with Caesars Entertainment, Prophet will launch its sports betting exchange services in New Jersey this year. Furthermore, under the multi-year agreement, the company will launch its services in Indiana in 2022. Prophet to Launch Services in New Jersey, Indiana New Jersey-based sports betting exchange, Prophet announced Monday that it […]
Industry
July 13, 2021
Las Vegas Sands to Explore iGaming Options
Davis Catlin, a gaming industry veteran, will be leading Las Vegas Sands’ newly created digital gaming investment team. By creating the team, the company plans to grow further and solidify its position as a market leader in the iGaming space. This is a stark shift from the times when the late Sheldon Adelson was running […]